Strength and Conditioning Coach

Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) – Strength and Conditioning Coach Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is on a bold journey toward Brisbane 2032 and beyond. Following the extraordinary success of Queensland athletes at the recent Olympic and Paralympic Games, we are focused on delivering even more medal‑winning moments through Los Angeles 2028 and our home Games in 2032. Our high‑performance strategy is to create more medal‑winning moments for Queensland athletes that inspire their state and nation. While our strategy guides our performance, our culture truly delivers it. Given our vision, our culture is vitally important to us. Description We are seeking talented, motivated individuals whose values and behaviours align with our team and culture. If you are passionate about high performance, committed to continuous improvement, and want to be part of something transformational, we invite you to join us on this exciting journey as a casual relieving Strength and Conditioning (S&C) coach. By joining our continuous applicant pool, you will have the opportunity to support a range of sports and locations, working with elite athletes in a casual capacity. This is your chance to make an impact in a dynamic and rewarding environment while contributing to extraordinary sporting success. Some Of Your Responsibilities Will Include Provide world‑leading evidence‑based strength and conditioning services and advice to coaches and QAS categorised athletes in line with each athlete’s Individual Athlete Performance Plan (IAPP), which is aligned with their What It Takes to Win (WITTW) framework. Deliver specific and relevant performance testing and tracking/monitoring for QAS categorised athletes, providing timely feedback to the coaches, athletes and Performance Support team members. Contribute to the development of IAPPs and assist in regularly reviewing the associated specific development priorities and performance metrics to measure progress. Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary performance support team that creates a high‑performance environment to provide an integrated programme based on the level and needs for QAS‑supported athletes. This includes spending an appropriate amount of time in the daily performance environment (DPE) and attending weekly Performance Support team meetings. Regularly liaise with key internal and external stakeholders to collaboratively identify current sport‑specific S&C trends to deliver high quality integrated outcomes. Important Information Engagements will be casual and based on organisational needs. The submission of an application to this pool does not guarantee a permanent offer of employment. The pool is accessed to backfill S&C roles for short periods of time and hours may vary. Candidates will be added to the applicant pool and contacted as opportunities arise. Additional selection processes (interview, reference checks and pre‑employment checks) to further assess suitability for appointment to a specific position may be required. By submitting an application to the pool, you will not automatically be considered for all other QAS advertised vacancies. If you wish to be considered for a specific advertised vacancy, please ensure you submit your application for the relevant vacancy via the job search website and follow the process outlined for that vacancy. Why Join the Pool? Flexibility: Choose opportunities that align with your availability, location, and sport preferences. Variety: Work with athletes and teams across a range of sports and skill levels. Development: Gain valuable experience and expand your professional network. The Queensland Academy of Sport (QAS) is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our athletes. We are committed to an environment where athletes from any background are heard, treated fairly and free from abuse. Application Duration Applications to remain current for 12 months. Essential Requirements Relevant tertiary qualification First Aid Certificate Human Movement / Coaching / Exercise / Sports Science degree Current Provide/Perform CPR certification Level 2 Strength & Conditioning Coach ASCA PCAS Elite Coach National Police / Criminal History Check Working with Children / Working with Vulnerable People Check Sports Integrity Australia Antidoping Fundamentals and Annual Update Desirable Criteria A post‑graduate qualification in the field of sport and exercise science is highly desirable. Attachments QAS Applicant Kit QAS‑RD‑PO3 S&C Coach (2) Application Instruction Apply online through the Queensland Government Smart Jobs and Careers website at smartjobs.qld.gov.au . Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability: A current résumé – This should include the contact details of at least one referee who has thorough knowledge of your conduct and work performance within the previous two years. A brief response (1 page) describing why you are the best suited person for this role with consideration to our values and behaviours. Further information about QAS and applying for a job can be found in the QAS Applicant Kit which is included as an attachment in the job advertisement. If you have any questions about the role, please contact: Matt Hass – #J-18808-Ljbffr